jocko755
Senior Member
I've always preferred sit in kayaks. They are lighter, easy to carry and paddle. The large cockpit holds many rods without fear of losing them over the side. You sit low in the water - very stable.
As I get older..... It's becoming more of a chore getting in and out of them.
As I consider a SOT, I like the ease of getting in and out of the seat (if I want to wade) and maybe even standing or sitting up higher. However, I'm reluctant thinking about the extra weight, maybe more of a chore to paddle, and fear of rods falling off the deck.
Let me hear from you SOT kayakers: you ever lose any rods over the side? I don't like rod holders or rod leashes or rod floats. When I use behind the seat rod holders - They are difficult to reach behind - and I usually hook one on my back cast or they hit over hanging trees. I prefer to have my rods laid out in front of me on the floor of the cockpit. I don't like scotty rod holders either. They can get in the way of paddling. I'm picky.
Convince me that a SOT is better.
As I get older..... It's becoming more of a chore getting in and out of them.
As I consider a SOT, I like the ease of getting in and out of the seat (if I want to wade) and maybe even standing or sitting up higher. However, I'm reluctant thinking about the extra weight, maybe more of a chore to paddle, and fear of rods falling off the deck.
Let me hear from you SOT kayakers: you ever lose any rods over the side? I don't like rod holders or rod leashes or rod floats. When I use behind the seat rod holders - They are difficult to reach behind - and I usually hook one on my back cast or they hit over hanging trees. I prefer to have my rods laid out in front of me on the floor of the cockpit. I don't like scotty rod holders either. They can get in the way of paddling. I'm picky.
Convince me that a SOT is better.